Startups
Southern Nevada Startup Boom: What You Need To Know
With plentiful resources, mentorship, and a collaborative community, Las Vegas nurtures the next generation of innovators.
Where Bold Ideas Are Built
Las Vegas is more than just the Strip – it’s also a thriving hub for business and innovation. Recently named the best city in America for pre-IPO startups, Las Vegas’ burgeoning tech scene and collaborative business ecosystem deliver an environment where businesses flourish. Hundreds of startup companies already operate in the Silver State, with endless opportunities for growth. Las Vegas is known for pushing the boundaries of what people believe is possible. Innovation is not only celebrated but expected in Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, we go big or we go home.
5TH MOST FRIENDLY STATE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Businesses are Flocking to Las Vegas
Every month, new businesses announce they’re making Las Vegas their new home. Check out our Recent Relocations & Expansions page to learn more about why Las Vegas is a premier destination for business relocation and expansion.
Why Las Vegas
A Growing Community of Founders
Las Vegas is rapidly growing, and every week more entrepreneurs are moving to the region. It’s easy to get connected here. Join us on our local startup slack channel to meet local entrepreneurs and get connected into the ecosystem.
Your Investors and Clients Are Already Here
Locating your company in Las Vegas ensures you’ll have easy access to the millions of business travelers coming through town, and endless growth opportunities with an international audience. Plus, not having to travel means you get to enjoy a better work-life balance!
High Quality of Life & Low Cost of Living
We hear it time and time again, life is simply easier here. Both City of Henderson and City of North Las Vegas rank among the Top 100 Safest Cities in America. With less traffic, more than 300 days of sunshine each year, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, enjoying life comes naturally. Plus, with fewer taxes and a lower cost of living, you’ll save more while experiencing more.
A Growing Talent Pipeline
The region is investing in talent retention programs to help students find paid internships with local startups, including a $4M program through University of Nevada Reno & University of Nevada Las Vegas, and a Blackstone-sponsored internship program providing support for paid interns.
Las Vegas’ Startup Ecosystem
STARTUP VEGAS
Grassroots organization working to build the region’s startup ecosystem and create an environment of entrepreneurship.
STARTUPNV
Nevada’s only statewide business incubator, providing mentoring, education, incubation, and access to capital.
DEALROOM
A partnership between StartUpNV and the City of Las Vegas, this database maps the Las Vegas startup and venture capital ecosystem.
TALENT PIPELINE
Looking for your future workforce? LVGEA offers a custom-built talent pipeline analysis tool to help you identify training programs and internship opportunities.
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